Limed Oak Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1930s European Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Club Chairs
Cord, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Velvet, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Mohair, Oak
2010s Australian Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
2010s German Organic Modern Chairs
Maple
2010s German Organic Modern Chairs
Maple
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Belgian Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Stainless Steel
20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Oak
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets
Pewter
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency End Tables
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco End Tables
Oak
2010s Australian Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Chairs
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1930s French Side Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Revival Chairs
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Club Chairs
Lacquer, Mahogany, Oak, Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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